Product Manual

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ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)
EMC compliance
Special precautions concerning electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) must be taken for all medical electrical
equipment.
• All medical electrical equipment must be installed and put into service in accordance with the EMC
information provided in this User Manual.
• Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect the behavior of medical electrical equipment.
The device complies with all applicable and required standards for electromagnetic interference.
• It does not normally affect nearby equipment and devices.
• It is not normally affected by nearby equipment and devices.
• It is not safe to operate the device in the presence of high-frequency surgical equipment.
• However, it is good practice to avoid using the device in extremely close proximity to other equipment.
WARNING Avoid using the device adjacent to or stacked with other equipment or medical
electrical systems because it could result in improper operation. If such use is necessary, observe the
device and other equipment to verify that they are operating normally.
WARNING Use only accessories recommended by Welch Allyn for use with the device.
Accessories not recommended by Welch Allyn might affect the EMC emissions or immunity.
WARNING Maintain minimum separation distance between the device and portable RF
communication equipment. Device performance might degrade if you do not maintain a proper distance
between equipment.
The ELI 150c electrocardiograph device complies to IEC 60601-1-2:2014 (EMC international standard, 4
th
Edition).
The ELI 250c electrocardiograph device complies to IEC 60601-1-2:2007 (EMC international standard, 3
rd
Edition).
Refer to the proper Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration and Recommended Separation Distance tables based
on which standard the device meets.